991) Modified atmosphere storage does not reduce the efficacy of phytosanitary irradiation treatments for Tephritidae fruit flies

Figure 1: Ms. Olga Barrera, Mr. Luis Caravantes, and Mr. Alexandre Araujo dissecting irradiated mangoes for phytosanitary research. © IAEA

992) Call for discussion papers for the Expert working group (EWG) on Guidance on pest risk management (2014-001)

The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat is soliciting discussion papers in preparation for the meeting of the Expert Working …

993) Mozambique new Import permit and Phytosanitary certificate

As a way to give a new look and more security to the certificates and licenses issued in Mozambique, the …

994) Keeping sea containers clean: Australia’s initiative to minimise biosecurity risks

Canberra, 18 May 2021. International trade is essential to our way of life. Everyday sea containers are packed with important …

995) Detection of Fall Army Worm Spodoptera frugiperda in Swaziland

Spodoptera frugiperda was first detected in Big Bend and Siphofaneni in eastern Swaziland. Subsequent detection have been recorded in Lomahasha, …

996) First report of Globodera pallida in Slovenia

Globodera pallida was found for the first time in Slovenia in 2011 in the domestic production of ware potatoes in …

997) International Preliminary Pest Report: Japanese Stiltgrass Detection in Canada / Rapport préliminaire sur un phytoravageur international : détection de la microstégie en osier au Canada

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed the presence of Japanese stiltgrass (Microstegium vimineum) in Short Hills Provincial Park …

998) The eighth meeting of the IYPH International Steering Committee held virtually

Rome, 25 May 2020 – Members and observers of the IYPH International Steering Committee (ISC) convened at their 8th meeting …

999) Successful Completion of Trainings on Phytosanitary Capacity Evaluation Facilitators under Support of STDF Project 401 Phase I)

Photograph: Copyright G.N. Alit Susanta Wirya

1000) IPPC Secretariat organized the first virtual meeting among RPPOs to discuss how to mitigate the COVID-19 impact on phytosanitary issues

Rome, 15 May 2020 – The IPPC Secretariat organized the first virtual meeting among the Regional Plant Protection Organization (RPPOs) …